Christina's Reptiles & Other Critters
& Mia's Menagerie
Live animal outreach programs & pet care education
If you need to surrender or rehome a pet, please check out one of the great resources below:
CROC is NOT open for public rescue/adoptions.
No private surrender requests accepted at this time.
Animals accepted direct from wildlife authorties or licensed animal shelters on a case-by-case basis.
For private pet rehoming, please visit some of the links below:
Never release a pet into the wild!
Consider getting help before getting rid of your pet
Rescues & Clubs
Please consider volunteering or donating to your local animal rescue.
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New England Herpetological Society
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Fresh Start Rescue Inc (NH/NC)
Vermont Herpetofauna and Nature Center
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Protect our wildlife and natural resources!
Please do NOT not take home wild animals home for pets!
NEVER release a pet into the wild!
If you're not sure the rules for your state, or need help with an injured wild animal contact your local Wildlife Department through the resources below.
Wildlife Regulations & Rules
Please contact your local wildlife department directly if you have questions about laws
Vermont Wildlife Rules
-Regulated & Unregulated wildlife species list​
-Complete rules on wildlife importation & possession
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New Hampshire Wildlife Rules
-General species possession rules
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Massachusetts Wildlife Rules
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Connecticut Wildlife Rules
- Wildlife & exotic animal possession rules
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Maine Wildlife Rules
- Wildlife & exotic animal possession rules
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New York State Wildlife Rules
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Found an injured wild animal in need of help?
Please check the resources in your state or contact your local wildlife department directly for referrals.
NEVER attempt to treat a wild animal without guidance from a licensed rehabber!
New Hampshire Wildlife Rehabbers
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Massachusetts Wildlife Rehabbers
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National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
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Please contact your nearest veterinarian for additional emergency animal care resources.